Design Manager - Water

Design Manager | Water & Wastewater | BelfastVickerstock are pleased to be partnering with an established engineering contractor as they continue to strengthen their in-house design and engineering capability supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across the UK.They are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong water industry background to lead the multidisciplinary delivery of projects across civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering.With an immediate workload supporting ECI projects for Severn Trent and United Utilities, this is an opportunity to become involved at the point where some of the most important project decisions are made - influencing design strategy, buildability, programme and value before leading projects through detailed design and delivery.Why this opportunity?Lead multidisciplinary design across major UK water and wastewater programmesImmediate involvement in ECI projects with Severn Trent and United UtilitiesInfluence projects from tender and optioneering through to detailed design and constructionCoordinate Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering disciplinesWork directly alongside project delivery and construction teamsPlay a key role within a growing in-house engineering functionDevelop your career against a strong long-term AMP8 project pipelineYour new role as Design ManagerAs Design Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering design across water and wastewater projects, ensuring solutions are technically robust, commercially considered and capable of being successfully constructed.You will be responsible for:Leading multidisciplinary design delivery across water and wastewater infrastructure projectsCoordinating Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering teamsManaging design programmes, deliverables and technical interfacesLeading design input during ECI, tender and optioneering stagesWorking closely with project, commercial and construction teams to develop practical and buildable engineering solutionsManaging design development through to detailed design and constructionChairing design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetingsManaging technical risks, design changes and project interfacesEnsuring design outputs meet client requirements, relevant standards and project programmesLiaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and other key project stakeholdersSupporting value engineering and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomesProviding technical leadership and guidance to engineers throughout project deliveryWhat you will need to succeed as Design ManagerSignificant engineering or design management experience within the water or wastewater sectorStrong understanding of multidisciplinary water infrastructure design and deliveryExperience coordinating Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Process Engineering disciplinesExperience managing design from tender or ECI through detailed design and constructionStrong project coordination, programme and stakeholder management skillsPrevious experience within a contractor, consultancy or design & build environmentAbility to balance technical requirements with buildability, programme and commercial considerationsChartered Engineer status would be advantageous but is not essentialWhat's in it for you?In return, you can expect:Competitive salary and benefits package25 days annual leave plus statutory holidaysCompany pension schemeHealth cash plan and Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible and hybrid working where appropriateProfessional development and Chartership supportCycle to Work scheme and wider employee wellbeing benefitsLong-term opportunity within a growing multidisciplinary design functionFor a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar Design Management and senior engineering positions within the water sector, please contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.Discipline(s): ConstructionJob type: Permanent